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curassow Definition

cu·ras·sow (kyo̵̅o̅′rə sō′, kyo̵̅o̅ ras′ō′)

noun

any of several dark, crested, gallinaceous game birds (family Cracidae, esp. genera Crax and Mitu) of South and Central America, which usually nest in trees

Etymology: < Curaçao

curassow Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • black: Wilma who was sitting in the other boat also saw green ibis, anhinga and black curassow.

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